Financial assistance and social and emotional resources for cancer patients and their families living in Johnson County, Texas.
The below resources are subject to the availability of funds and personnel. Please let us know if any of the resources listed are inaccurate so we can provide the most up-to-date information to cancer patients and their families.
Financial:
- Texas Neighborhood Services (TNS) offers utility assistance to pay for energy bills based on income requirements. See their website for more details: https://txns.org/utility-assistance/. Additionally, the organization offers rent assistance through a separate application form: https://txns.org/rental-assistance/.
- The Gregg Pearson Foundation provides direct financial assistance for individuals who are dealing with cancer in the DFW area. You can fill out their online form here and be sure to check your email for a follow-up form to fill out: https://www.greggpearson.org/request-assistance/
- Your Partners in Care provides financial assistance for cancer patients. You can call 888-850-1622 for more information or complete their online application: https://www.yourpartnersincare.org/assistance-application/
- The Patient Advocate Foundation provides financial assistance for co-pays, coinsurance, and deductibles. You can view and apply to their available funds here: https://copays.org/patients-family/ and view their small grants for specific diagnoses here: https://www.patientadvocate.org/connect-with-services/financial-aid-funds/
- Cancer Care of New York offers copayment assistance and financial assistance fund for specific cancer types. You can view which funds are open and your eligibility here: https://www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation and here: https://www.cancercare.org/financial
- Triage Cancer offers educational material on how to navigate finances after receiving a cancer diagnosis. View their page for more information: https://triagecancer.org/cancer-finances
- Heavenly Mimi provides financial assistance such as gas cards or bill assistance to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Here is the online application: https://heavenlymimi.org/apply-for-assistance/
- Patient Access Network Foundation has grants to cover the costs of co-pays, health insurance premiums, and transportation. You can view available grants and eligibility here: https://www.panfoundation.org/apply-and-manage-grants/our-grants/
- Me Squared Cancer Foundation provides financial assistance with health insurance premiums, medical bills, and transportation for individuals with cancer. Find the online application here: https://form.jotform.com/212816432150042.
- Rays Relief assists with radiation treatment costs. Download the Rays Of Relief Financial Assistance Application here and email it directly to info@raysofrelief.org
- PMR Charity provides financial assistance for household bills and upcoming cancer treatment costs. Start the online application here and be sure to complete the form in their follow-up email to submit your application: https://www.pmrcharity.org/application
- Operation Blessing of Johnson County offers medication assistance for Johnson County residents. Here is the website for additional information: https://www.ob-jc.com/index.php/medical-assistance/
- Johnson County Salvation Army provides emergency financial assistance. View locations in the Johnson County area: https://salvationarmyusa.org/usn/plugins/gdosCenterSearch?query=76031&mode=query_1&limit=20
- Harvest House offers groceries, clothing vouchers, and financial assistance to Johnson County Residents. Call 817-295-6252 or email assistance@yourharvesthouse.org to learn more.
-
United Way of Johnson County can connect you to additional resources in the area. Here is the online county resource guide: https://uwjctx.com/united-way-of-johnson-county-resource-guide/
Transportation Assistance:
-
Mercy Medical Angels provides ground transportation assistance for non-local medical care that is located 50+ miles away. Here is the online application: https://request.angelwheels.org/trip-request
- Cleburne offers county transportation at a reduced cost for those who are 60 years of age or older, disabled, or a child under the age of 18. Call 817-641-1800 or 866-913-1800 to schedule a ride or view their website for more information: https://www.cleburne.net/659/Scheduling-a-Trip
Social and Emotional Support:
- Cancer Support Community offers virtual and in-person (in surrounding counties) support programs and information, resources, and referrals for cancer patients and their loved ones. Learn about their virtual programming: https://cancersupporttexas.org/virtual-programs/
- MD Anderson hosts online support groups for patients, caregivers, and survivors. There are also support groups for Spanish speakers: RSVP to Yasi Canga-Gonzalez at YCCanga@mdanderson.org.
- CancerCare has various online support groups: https://www.cancercare.org/support_groups.
- Imerman Angels connects cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors with a mentor. Request a mentor here: https://imermanangels.org/find-mentor-angel/
- 4th Angel also connects cancer patients and caregivers to a mentor. Request a mentor here: https://4thangel.ccf.org/.
Cancer Care Services is here to help so that no one has to cope with cancer alone! We can help you find resources and will determine if you are eligible for our assistance programs, such as gas or medication assistance. We can also connect you with in-house social events. Contact us today at 817-921-0653 or fill out our online form. We look forward to helping you!